Child Care South Guildford

Needs Analysis

South Guildford 6055 is served by 1 child care centre for an estimated 409 children under 5 — around 7.1 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Perth.

Updated October 22, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 4,811
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Key metrics

South Guildford compared with Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
772
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
58
56,007
Population
Total Population
4,811
2,497,703
Per Place
Persons Per Place
82.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8.1 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
409
137,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
7.05
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Very High
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$152
$169
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near South Guildford

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around South Guildford, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
19
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
1
Awaiting determination
Determined
2
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Under assessment

    Proposed construction of a new childcare centre located at 72 Walter Road East, Eden Hill. The development is…

    Lodged May 2026

  • Invite Comment - Development WA - Four (4) Storey Mixed Use Development (Child Care Premises and 27 Multiple …

    Lodged Oct 2025

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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

South Guildford Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of South Guildford?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in South Guildford. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 58 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in South Guildford service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for South Guildford as at August 2026 stands at a total of 4,811 people, of this 409 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for South Guildford?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census South Guildford was assessed as having 3,781 people with 293 of these (7.7%) being children under 5yo. South Guildford has seen 282 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that South Guildford has experienced population growth of approximately 1,030 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in South Guildford compare to those in Greater Perth?
In South Guildford, our latest analysis shows there are 7.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.4 children per place across Greater Perth.
How do childcare fees in South Guildford relate to those in Greater Perth?
Childcare fees in South Guildford average $152, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $169 in Greater Perth.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in South Guildford and Greater Perth?
There are no schools reporting attendance in South Guildford, while there is an average of 6.9 students per LDC place across Greater Perth.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in South Guildford?
The average LDC in South Guildford was approved 8.1 years ago, while across Greater Perth the typical centre approval is 10 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for South Guildford?
Yes, workforce activity is very high in this area and strongly drives child care demand.
Who would typically use analysis such as this?
Childcare operators, developers, investors and financiers would typically conduct a thorough child care supply and demand analysis (SDA) on South Guildford before allocating the significant amount of capital required. Boundary-based analysis such as this is often used as an initial guide however, and analysis would be undertaken on the specific site adopting a radial, travel time, or custom catchment to take into account nearby competition and demand drivers that would influence a centre's performance.

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